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Sweetwater County's Arts, Culture Scene Remains Vibrant
The arts and culture xcene in Sweetwater County deserves a standing ovation, with many artistic options and venues to choose from.
They include the Western Theatre program at Western Wyoming Community College, which teaches theatrical, musical theater and dance productions to small class sizes that enable students to get personal attention from professors. All members of the Western Theatre faculty share a love for the stage, and students who work hard and enjoy show business are welcome and... Read More »
Roam Free Spirit Exists in Sweetwater County, WY
Sweetwater County, Wyoming, is made up of an amazing 10,000 square miles – the county is actually bigger than seven individual U.S. states.About 75 percent of the county's land mass is public and open to anyone who wants to explore or access it, while the remaining 25 percent of land is private. But much of the private land is also open to the public. “A person walking, biking or riding through all this land won't find fences or trespass signs,” says Lance Porter, Rock Springs... Read More »
Sweetwater County rounds up the World's Largest Rodeo
The National High School Finals Rodeo is coming to Rock Springs in 2012. And while this ain’t the first rodeo for the Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Events Complex, it’s definitely the largest.More than 1,500 contestants from 41 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia will participate in the competition. The event is scheduled for July 15-21, 2012, but most competitors and support personnel will arrive in town nearly a week early in order to prepare. All told, approximately 6,000... Read More »
Rock Springs is a Serene Staycation
For anyone whose dream vacation involves a quiet stay without a lot of fuss, Rock Springs will provide a great getaway. The city is full of one-of-a-kind attractions, from fourwheeling the Killpecker Sand Dunes and digging for fossils at Lake Gosiute. Or perhaps you want to take in the serenity of the wild horses at Pilot Butte.
Where to Stay
The Affordable: Holiday Inn Express
The Quaint: Miners Repose
What to Do
Outdoors: Killpecker Sand Dunes, Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Tour,... Read More »
Local Color Art and Gift Gallery Co-op Brings Wyoming into Focus
The Local Color Art and Gift Gallery Co-op has the largest collection of Wyoming photography on display, along with large accumulations of other artistic works.
The gallery is located the historic Slovenski Dom on Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. The co-op features works from Wyoming artists and craftspeople who have joined forces, and it is an ideal place to find one-of-a-kind, art-related items. There are large collections of pottery, paintings, jewelry, antler art, handmade candles, and... Read More »
